Théméricourt loop starting from Vigny

A loop starting from Vigny via Théméricourt and Avernes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 65 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 62 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 66 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the church car park, join Rue Beaudouin and follow it to the left. There is a gate leading to Château de Vigny.

(1) Take Chemin du Bourbier on the right, follow it and pass a first intersection.

(2) At the top of the road, at the Croix Jacquedot, turn left onto Chemin de Vernon. Follow it straight ahead until it joins the D51, which you take to the left towards Théméricourt.

(3) After the left-hand bend, take the first road on the right, which goes around a farm towards the cemetery.

(4) The road passes behind the castle, which is the headquarters of the Maison du Parc du Vexin. Continue past the cemetery until you reach a T-junction with a wayside cross on your right.

(5) Turn left towards Avernes and join the Grande Rue (Route de Beauvais).

(6) Turn left, cross the village via the Route de Beauvais and continue straight ahead on the Grande Rue.

(7) At the exit, turn left onto Rue Valette, continue along this road and pass Rue du Château.

(8) Turn right onto a path along a wall. Continue straight ahead on the path until you reach the Croix Saint-Lucien.

(9) Turn left onto the D51 and take the first road on the right. Leave a road on your left and, at the T-junction, turn left.

(10) At the next junction, take the road on the right, go straight ahead and follow the wall of the Château de Vigny until you reach the D169.

(11) Turn left, pass in front of the castle and return to the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 67 m - Car park - Église Saint-Médard (Vigny)
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 74 m - Chemin du Bourbier
  3. 2 : km 0.97 - alt. 122 m - Jacquedot Cross
  4. 3 : km 3.04 - alt. 78 m - Street on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 82 m - Chateau de Théméricourt
  6. 5 : km 4.64 - alt. 93 m - Calvary
  7. 6 : km 5.38 - alt. 89 m - Crossing Avernes - Aubette de Meulan (rivière) - Affluent de la Seine
  8. 7 : km 5.9 - alt. 97 m - Rue Valette on the left
  9. 8 : km 6.48 - alt. 92 m - Path along a wall
  10. 9 : km 7.59 - alt. 94 m - Saint-Lucien Cross
  11. 10 : km 9.93 - alt. 73 m - Path on the right
  12. 11 : km 11.34 - alt. 71 m - Château de Vigny
  13. S/E : km 11.72 - alt. 66 m - Church car park - Château de Vigny

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Jean-Christophe 78
Jean-Christophe 78

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike is easy.
The first half is pleasant, with a nice walk through small villages.
The second half is more monotonous, crossing fields.
Overall, a good walk.

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Flomari
Flomari

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views of the Vexin, but as we went hiking after several days of rain, we had to find parallel paths to avoid huge puddles. Muddy ground and tractor tracks spoiled the walk a little. To be redone in dry weather. Vigny has some beautiful architectural treasures, including a castle worthy of a fairy tale.

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Sylvie Petitpois
Sylvie Petitpois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty route, beautiful church along the way.

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cattherine
cattherine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
we have changed the route to take a side street that passes in front of the church and along the bus shelter to avoid the town centre.

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Monsieur Prudhomme
Monsieur Prudhomme

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

There are some beautiful heritage sites, but unfortunately Vigny Castle is currently covered in scaffolding.
The noise from the D14 road passing through Vigny spoils the start and end of the walk. Unfortunately, we had the misfortune of encountering a clay pigeon shooting range in full swing in Théméricourt, which did nothing to improve the soundscape.

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Tourbois
Tourbois

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The second part of the route, which is the return journey from Avernes to Vigny, is uninteresting: completely flat, surrounded by fields (which have just been ploughed in October) and with no vegetation.
There are a few very muddy sections between Vigny and Théméricourt.
It should be noted that Vigny Castle is currently undergoing extensive renovation work (it is said to be affected by dry rot). It is covered in tarpaulin and therefore completely invisible from the gate.
Tourbois, 2 November 2021

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BrochetVolant
BrochetVolant

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not many people, an easy, green route through fields and along the edge of woods. Passes through three pretty villages in the Vexin region. A beautiful, very peaceful area. The walk can be made longer or shorter depending on your pace. Easy to follow with the map.

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Rebecca40
Rebecca40

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We weren't impressed by this hike, which mainly takes place in the middle of fields, exposed to the wind. There is a lack of small, bucolic paths or forest.

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poussinet
poussinet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route, with clear signposting that corresponds perfectly to the terrain.
Magnificent view of the Vexin with a very wide panorama.

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Rv29
Rv29

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Hike done in winter, not much to see in terms of scenery. A significant portion of the hike is on paved roads.

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Randomartialou
Randomartialou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through beet fields. I started at the US station and took the GR1 to make it a bit longer.

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Lepw110
Lepw110

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A little difficult to find the starting point, as the street names didn't match up. After that, the route was varied and pleasant, except for the section between Gadancourt and Guiry (quite a lot of traffic for a Sunday afternoon). We came across a group of hikers and a few walkers, but not many people overall

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peggykosmatov
peggykosmatov

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike through wheat fields, typical villages and castles. The description was spot on. There are options to join other PR trails, which are clearly marked on the map. Thank you!

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B.R.
B.R.

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route combining walking through fields, discovering pretty villages and castles, and enjoying local cuisine (farmhouse beers in Théméricourt). May is the ideal time to visit, as it is not too hot (much of the route is open), there is a slight breeze and the paths are dry.

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Brigitte IAPTEFF
Brigitte IAPTEFF

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This hike should not be undertaken if it has rained heavily in the preceding days, as the paths will be very muddy. Otherwise, it is a very beautiful hike

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